When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, its a good core workout. If youre sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More

Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More

Cost: $45 online, $55 at the door, (ticket includes voucher for one food item from the truck of your choice, additional food available for purchase)

The rundown: Showcasing how much more fun cocktails can be outside from bottles, cans, and kegs while chowing down on some food truck grub is what tonight's main event is all about. Rye on the Road will have bottled cocktails, kegs full of boozy goodness will flow thanks to Jasper's Corner Tap, 15 Romolo will be serving freshly canned cocktails, and Elixir will serve up carbonated cocktails A.K.A. "bubble bath for your liver."

The rundown: Four full hours of $7 classic rum drinks made famous by the Bar La Floridita in Havana, Cuba, in the 1920's and 30's whipped up by folks who know a thing or two about rum. Featuring the brand new Denizen Rum, a tasty blend of aged Jamaican and Trinidadian rum from the Angostura distillery, the flavor has been described as very close to pre-Castro Cuban rum.

The rundown: LUPEC (Ladies United in the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) is putting the spotlight on the women of the bar industry with spirits brands owned, distilled, or created by women. Don't let the fact that they're dressed up as sexy secretaries fool you--they're running the show, just like usual.

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"